If you are attacked by a shark should punch it in the nose?

While it is true that sharks have sensitive noses and may be deterred by a sudden strike to the area, punching a shark in the nose is unlikely to cause significant injury or deter it from an attack. Sharks are powerful predators with strong teeth and jaws designed for hunting and feeding. Punching a shark in the nose is not likely to cause enough pain or damage to deter it from attacking.

In the event of a shark attack, the best course of action is to remain calm and try to escape the water as quickly as possible. If you are unable to escape, experts recommend fighting back against the shark by striking its vulnerable areas such as the eyes, gills, and nose with any object you can find. However, punching the shark in the nose is not specifically recommended as an effective defense strategy.